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Gunman opens fire at senior living facility in South L.A., wounding 3

A shooting at an assisted-living facility in South L.A. Monday morning left three victims wounded and a gunman in custody, Los Angeles police said.

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Popular San Diego hiking spot begins months-long closure

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve includes some of the most dramatic sandstone sea cliffs and oceanfront trails in Southern California.

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California establishes Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25 in honor of late country legend

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to honor the Queen of Country in California on a day — 9-2-5 — that references her chart-topping song from the hit 1980 movie of the same name, "9 to 5."

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Ex-Haitian official, 17 others appear in U.S. court involving 2021 plot to kill Haitian president

Joseph Badio, a former Haiti Ministry of Justice employee, was brought into the Florida court in a wheelchair. The hearing happened a day after he and 17 others described as Colombian mercenaries were flown to the United States from Haiti where they had been in custody.

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Tropical storm Polo is strengthening. Could it mean more rain for California?

Tropical storm Polo is expected to become a “small but very dangerous” hurricane by Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Newsom again vetoes bill to allow undocumented college students to work on campus

Newsom’s veto means a four-year battle to allow students without legal status to work at California’s public colleges wages on. This is the second time he vetoed such a bill to allow public colleges and universities to hire undocumented students.

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Newsom signs seven bills to regulate California data centers

California's governor has signed seven bills to regulate the state's data center industry, including oversight of electricity costs and water consumption.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bills into law on Monday, bringing new regulation to California's growing data center industry. The legislation will increase oversight of the sector's electricity costs and track its water consumption.

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Can Democrats flip the Senate? Here's the latest in key races

Democrats need to gain at least four seats, and not lose any, to retake control of the Senate. Here are five races to watch in the final weeks before Nov. 3.

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Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of pop-punk band New Found Glory, dies at 45

Chad Gilbert had just celebrated his return to the stage in June after emergency surgery earlier this year to remove a brain tumor.

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Carnival cruise passenger goes missing after cameras capture him going overboard

The cruise line company confirmed the passenger had gone overboard after reviewing CCTV footage. He is still considered missing.

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ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders

The move represents a stark departure from previous practice and highlights the hardline nature of President Trump's immigration crackdown, leaving thousands of detainees exceedingly hard to trace and potentially unable to exercise all of their legal options.

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How a Swedish fishing village and a lack of advice unlocked Tove Lo's new album 'Estrus'

Before making her newest album, "Estrus," Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo felt pressure to make it profound. But after returning to a small village in Sweden, she was instead reminded of who she is at her core: "the same f— messy girl."

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Alex Bregman provides encouraging update a day after being hit in face with foul ball

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is back in Chicago a day after being hit in the face by a foul ball. He shared an Instagram photo that shows his left eye still swollen shut.

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How a Converse sneaker ad with a K-pop star sparked outrage

Converse has removed a social media ad after backlash over an image critics said evoked racist symbols.

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Two killed in helicopter crash fighting wildfire in Yosemite National Park

Two people aboard a helicopter fighting a wildfire in Yosemite National Park were killed in a crash Sunday, authorities said.

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Opposition grows to Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settlement as deal enters critical week

Critics of the $111-billion Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. urged California Atty. Gen. Bonta and other state attorneys general to disregard pressure to reach a settlement.

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California declares statewide emergency ahead of epic El Niño storms

A statewide emergency has been declared in California in anticipation of a rough El Niño-fueled winter.

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Burgers and bubble tea are the unlikely bridge between the U.S. and China

China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs to Taiwan.

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Wendy's franchisee blames bankruptcy on weak marketing and beef costs

Meritage Hospitality Group Inc., which operates 314 Wendy’s locations, one Bojangles and a handful of other restaurants.

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Blackouts, savings, bypassing the pump: Readers share their real-world EV experience

Your morning catch-up: Readers weigh in on California’s EV transition, L.A.’s best doughnut shop is closing and more big stories

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Newsom signs voting laws to counter Trump’s feared interference

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a spate of bills Saturday that aim to safeguard California elections and preemptively address potential actions by President Donald Trump to interfere with election results or limit how Californians can vote. Trump avows that his administration is attempting to stop widespread election fraud, which is exceedingly rare, and prevent noncitizens from […]

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Three ballot measures on housing, medical research but only one no-brainer

Analyzing three state bond measures that are on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election.

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Anti-abortion advocates say it’s possible to ‘reverse’ an abortion. California wants them to stop

A California judge will decide whether “abortion pill reversal” claims are protected speech or false advertising.

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Independent voters can be heard in California. The top-two primary is worth defending

California's top-two primary allows every voice to be heard at the ballot box. The unpredictable gubernatorial primary this year isn't a good enough reason to scrap it.

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico file court challenge to Trump's press ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico will challenge the constitutionality of President Trump’s order to ban the news organizations from the White House.

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Mike McDaniel’s complicated scheme is turning Chargers' offense into a disaster

Justin Herbert and Mike McDaniel need to get on the same page fast and find ways to simplify the Chargers' offense ahead of a daunting series of games.

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What was the song of the summer? Here are nine candidates

These are seven songs that could be song of the summer for 2026. Candidates include artists like Karol G, Olivia Rodrigo and Ella Langley.

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Father of 3 disappeared amid violent waves. How a single bone unraveled the case

In 1999, father of three Johnathan Raxa went missing after his fishing ship crashed. A washed-up bone helped to find him almost three decades later.

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‘You’re a fool’ to panic: Rams confident they'll get back on track vs. Giants

With Aaron Donald set to make his return after two years in retirement, the Rams are anxious to put their ugly season opener in Australia behind them.

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L.A.’s best doughnut shop is closing. What’s next for its star baker?

Monarch Donuts is closing in Arcadia. Farewell to the best apple fritter.

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Despite court wins, California election war with Trump rages on

L.A. County says it has received federal grand jury subpoenas demanding voter registration information on dozens of individuals the Trump administration suspects may not be U.S. citizens.

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Presley Gerber, son of model Cindy Crawford, dies at age 27

Presley Gerber worked as a model, including in 2018, at age 18, as the face of Calvin Klein Jeans’ global advertising campaign, along with his sister, Kaia Gerber. She spoke of his battle with drug addiction in an interview.

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Sparks deliver a win after legend Lisa Leslie's statue is unveiled at Crypto.com Arena

Sparks Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie said she hopes her statue unveiled Sunday inspires young girls pursue their basketball dreams.

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Newsom cites pension crisis as he vetoes bill to enhance retirement for police and firefighters

Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill to lower the retirement age and sweeten pension perks for police and firefighters despite overwhelming support in the Legislature.

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Dodger Stadium has a botanic garden tour. Meet the man entrusted with making it a draw

For the past 17 years, Chaz Perea and his four-person crew have been responsible for every bit of stadium landscaping that isn’t the field itself.

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Six fumbles, zero excuses. Chargers frustrated by blunder-filled loss to Raiders

The Chargers are plagued by costly turnovers and mistakes down the stretch in a 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders that sends them to 0-2 on the season.

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Is it still a rivalry? Dodgers complete sweep of woeful Giants

The Dodgers defeat the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, sweeping their longtime rivals. So is the rivalry dead?

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California community colleges can offer up to 12 new bachelor’s degrees under laws Newsom signed

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws that determine when community colleges can create bachelor’s degrees and how many they can offer.

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L.A. County inmate killed in coordinated attack at Pelican Bay State Prison, officials say

Rene B. Lopez was killed last week at Pelican Bay State Prison. Surveillance footage revealed five inmates worked together to kill him, authorities say.

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Tropical Storm Odalys off Mexico's coast may become a hurricane this week

Tropical Storm Odalys has formed in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday. Meanwhile, a new tropical storm named Fay has formed in the northern Atlantic but does not appear to pose a threat to land.